Portuguese American Athletic Club

281 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Portuguese American Athletic Club has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up three times.

Among East Providence restaurants, the typical score is 79; Portuguese American Athletic Club is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The front entrance door is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and the kitchen refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Ice machine and kitchen refrigerator must be cleaned.

4-601.11(B)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed around the perimeter of the kitchen. No food products or equipment observed to be contaminated. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Areas of droppings must be properly cleaned in order to observe any new pest activity. Pest control is to be contacted and increased as needed.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of brown/black residue and other debris. Ice machine is to be cleaned.

4-601.11(B)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The front door to the outside is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portuguese American Athletic Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portuguese American Athletic Club on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portuguese American Athletic Club?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Portuguese American Athletic Club.

How does Portuguese American Athletic Club compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Portuguese American Athletic Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Portuguese American Athletic Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portuguese American Athletic Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Portuguese American Athletic Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Portuguese American Athletic Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Portuguese American Athletic Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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